Colorado Buffaloes

In just four days, teams learn their fates. Some already are sealed. Others can change during conference tournaments. And a few hinge on the downfall of other teams. Conference tourneys this week could be the make-or-break moments for college basketball teams who fall into the undecided category of the NCAA tournament selection committee. These bubble teams will be sweating it out until Selection Sunday: Illinois (19-12, 9-9 Big Ten, RPI 61, SOS 60): The Illini wasted some opportunities at the end of the regular season, namely blowing a lead against fellow bubble team Purdue in the finale. They need to get some work done in the Big Ten tournament with a victory against Michigan in...

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